Between LA 18 and LA 44 (2 to 3 miles north of the Donaldsonville area). The bridge is closed due to a traffic incident.

Web Comment: The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that the Sunshine Bridge/LA 70 over the Mississippi River remains closed indefinitely due to the damage caused by a barge collision. DOTD has a contractor in place ready to make temporary repairs in order to reopen the bridge as quickly as possible. We are currently evaluating the damage and the ability to reinstate traffic on the bridge.
LA 70 westbound traffic may detour by heading east on LA 3125, south on LA 3213 and crossing the Veterans Memorial Bridge, and west on LA 3127 to the junction of LA 70.
LA 70 eastbound traffic may detour by heading east on LA 3127, north on LA 3213 and crossing the Veterans Memorial Bridge, and west on LA 3125 to the junction of LA 70.
During the duration of the Sunshine Bridge Closure Additional ferry service hours will be provided as follows:
Monday - Friday 1st boat will run from 4:30am to 9:00 pm and 2nd boat will run from 5:15am to 10 am and 1:45pm to 7:30pm
Saturday - Sunday 1st boat will run from 8am to 8pm and 2nd boat 9:30am to 6pm